My days in the Army [and] in civil life, [ca. 1907].

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My days in the Army [and] in civil life, [ca. 1907].

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Bound carbon typescript memoir written by Phisterer for family members describing his service in the army, and to a lesser extent his life as a civilian. The narrative describes Phisterer's service in the Pacific Northwest during the Nez Perce conflicts of the late 1850s; experiences in the Civil War, including a detailed description of the battle of Stones River (Murfreesboro); his march across the plains from Fort Kearny to Fort Reno as part of the Second Battalion under Col. Carrington, accompanied by Jim Bridger; clashes with Sioux Indians after establishing Fort Phil Kearny, including the death of "French Pete" (Pierre Gazeau) in July 1866.

1 v. (172 p.) ; 27 cm.

Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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Gazeau, Pierre.

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United States. Army. Infantry, 18th

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Bridger, Jim, 1804-1881

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Phisterer, Frederick, 1836-1909

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Phisterer was born in Germany, emigrated to the U.S. and joined the Army in 1855. He was with the 3rd Artillery at Fort Yuma, Cal. and was promoted to sergeant by 1860 when he was discharged. He reenlisted in 1861 into the 18th U.S. Infantry as a sergeant-major. He saw field action in 1862 in eastern Kentucky with Thomas, marched to Pittsburg Landing, Tenn. and fought in Tennessee campaigns (1863). In 1864 he was in Georgia at battle of Stones River (Murfreesboro) and later received the Congress...